Pancreatic is a gland, which secretes enzymes for the digestion of the food, and hormones like Insulin, Glucagon, and Somatostatin which are essential for metabolism of carbohydrate, lipid and proteins.

Pancreas lies behind the stomach in upper abdomen. Common diseases of pancreas are acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, recurrent acute pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors.

Acute pancreatitis is sudden onset inflammation of pancreas which clinically manifest with symptoms of severe epigastric pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, constipation and obstipation. On examination, findings are epigastric tenderness, abdominal distension and decreased bowel sounds.

The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body’s cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.